The article critiques the trend of dress sneakers, arguing that they lack the necessary polish for formal occasions. It dismisses the notion of wearing athletic shoes outside of sports contexts, specifically advising against pairing retired running shoes with casual outfits. The author expresses a strong preference for traditional footwear, asserting that the trend toward athleisure has harmed men's style. Furthermore, the piece touches on seasonal fashion trends, particularly commenting on the popularity of white sneakers while labeling them as unoriginal.
I don't believe in the idea of dress sneakers or office-appropriate sneakers. If the occasion requires polish, just wear a proper pair of shoes.
The drive to game the system with athletic-inspired dress shoes is one of the worst things to happen to men's style in the past decade.
You should only be wearing performance-oriented athletic shoes if you are participating in athletics. Don't wear retired running sneakers with jeans.
While many can pull off white sneakers for spring, I find it boring and very much not for me.
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